GYROMAX™ Gyroscopes

Because of high precision GPS technique, the need of north seeking gyroscopes is reduced. Small quantities have raised the prices of conventional gyro-theodolites. Many companies shut down.

The GYROMAX™ system includes high performance and low price using proofed parts of existing models. It is based on a German built gyro rotor which is hung up and attached by a small metal band.

Fields of Application

Education at universities and engineering schools

Direction controlling in tunnelling

Mining

fast orientation to true north

Fixing of true north by following the swinging of GYROMAX™ by collimation device in 15 minutes. There are three different possibilities to follow and calculate true north. The included remote control unit is used for damping and turning points. Data output to computer or PDA via cable or Bluetooth® (IEEE 802.15.1).

Technical Specifications

GYROMAX™

model

AK-2M

AK-2M nT

Adaptation

1.0Mechanical adaptation / 2.Adapter on gyro

1.Mechanical adaptation (similar to GAK) / 2. Part of adapter remains on totalstation

telescope

1.Built-in 10x / 2.(35m-infinity)

1.Use of totalstation telescope / 2.(1,8m-infinity)

specials

Extra levelling for gyro

Levelling by totalstation

man. measurement

Yes

Yes

Hz reading

via BT

via BT

Methods

PTM, TPM

PTM, TPM

Accuracy

20 arcsec

20 arcsec

Meas. Time

approx. 20min

approx. 20min

Azimuth calculation

Automatic

Automatic

TPM

Turning Point Method

Constant following of gyro swing

PTM

Pass Through Method

time measurement with static gyro

Advantages

Built-in telescope

Damping device included

Adaptation to theodolites and total stations

Remote control unit

Easy to use

Adapters

GYROMAX™gyroscopes can be combined with different theodolites and total stations. Adapters for the following instruments are already available: